The Pageant Dad gives a new look at the world of pageants. It shares the viewpoint that a pageant is more of a tool for training and developing a young girl or contestant. It expresses the idea that pageants are really not about a crown but a preparation for life. The book is also about family, and how each member plays an important role in helping out at the pageant. It gives pointers to enhance the family as well as the contestant during the different stages of the competition. The book also covers the many aspects of what a pageant should be about. The two main expressions and goals within the book are that of communication and personal development. The Pageant Dad brings to life what a pageant experience should be about. The reader will learn the dos and dont's of a pageant and how to communicate and share the pageant as a family event. The book teaches important life skills, useful long after the lights of a pageant go out The Pageant Dad is a wonderful look at the world of pageantry and the magical world beyond it.